Hotels
Vietnam’s Luxurious Nam Hai Resort welcomes Miss Universe 2008
In March, The Nam Hai welcomed owners of some of the world’s most extraordinary cars. In April, the acclaimed resort hosted Southeast Asia’s financial leaders. Last week, The Nam Hai rolled out the red carpet yet again. Only this time, it looked like a runway. With cameras flashing, 84 Miss Universe contestants visited the luxury hotel on China Beach as part of a 160-person delegation promoting the 2008 Miss Universe pageant, which takes place on July 13th in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The Raglans Restaurant is a winner with judges
The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff’s Raglans Restaurant received a second prestigious AA Rosette following an inspection by a judging panel. The judges who undertake the inspections award rosettes to restaurants who offer guests a truly memorable dining experience.
U2 Cannes holiday like a star
The French Rivera has long been a playground for the rich and famous. Recent visitors to France’s southern coast include hot celebrity couple Brangelina, who enjoyed a relaxing stay prior to this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Pampering for parents-to-be at luxury Cape Town resort
Home to exquisite luxury, opportunities for ultimate rest and relaxation and heavenly delights for the senses, the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa offers parents-to-be a special package that will cater to their every whim on the cusp of impending parenthood.
The May Fair - London Fashion Week’s official hotel
This September will see the typical flurry of fashionable activity as the fashion world will collide at the May Fair Hotel, who are delighted to announce their status as the official hotel of London Fashion Week.
Go independent this summer
bookdirectrooms.com is an easy-to-use website offering instant booking for thousands of B&Bs, guesthouses and small, independent hotels across the UK. Unlike other online travel sites, it offers “real time” access to all of the properties’ available rooms and not just an allocation.
Bailey's Hotel London Kensington – Best bar none
The Millennium Bailey’s Hotel London Kensington comes top in the Best Bar category. The hotel fought off stiff competition to come first and win Best Hotel Bar 2008 and an accreditation plaque.
Happy first birthday Yotel Gatwick
YOTEL, the uber cool, first class air travel inspired hotel is celebrating its 1st birthday on 8th July 2008, 12 months after the opening of its first location at London Gatwick, which pioneered in-terminal airport accommodation that makes no compromise on style, comfort and affordability.
Edinburgh hotel collection achieves new CommunityMark
The Town House Collection, a group of boutique hotels in Edinburgh, is amongst the first pioneering group of 21 UK-based businesses to achieve the CommunityMark, a new UK-wide standard, developed by Business in the Community, which recognises companies that are the best investors in their communities.
The Ellington, Leeds to launch in September
Pantin Hotels has announced the opening of The Ellington, a new luxury boutique property, set in the heart of Leeds’ financial district on 8th September 2008. Created from an elegant terrace of three Georgian townhouses, The Ellington’s interiors have a touch of the Art Deco about them, but the overall feel of the hotel will reflect the glamour and sophistication of the 1950s.
Jurys Doyle announces two new appointments
Jurys Doyle Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Mark Roche-Garland as General Manager of the 4 star Jurys Bristol Hotel and Ruairi O’Connor as General Manager of the 4 star Jurys Cork Hotel.
Duty-free shopping in the comfort of your hotel room
South Korea’s only in-room duty free shopping service has been introduced at the country’s premier 5-star hotel, The Shilla Seoul. The Shilla’s new service allows guests to choose from an exceptional range of duty free goods, from premium wines and spirits, cosmetics and fragrances, to jewellery, clothing and accessories from many of the world’s leading luxury brands.
Sun Valley Pavilion prepares to debut at renowned resort
On Sunday, August 3, 2008 the Sun Valley Pavilion will make its debut as the host venue for the Sun Valley Summer Symphony (SVSS). The Sun Valley Summer Symphony is a world-class orchestra consisting of distinguished musicians from major orchestras throughout the United States and is the largest privately funded, free admission symphony in America.
A new cigar sommelier for Swissôtel in Moscow
A new cigar sommelier has joined the professional team at the Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy in Moscow: ElenaTerekhina. For the last two years she worked as a cigar sommelier at the "News Pub Restaurant and Club" and was responsible for the cigar menu.
A trio of awards for Karumba, Maldives
Universal Resorts have announced that their luxury resort Kurumba, Maldives, was awarded three World Travel Awards at the inaugural World Travel Awards Asia and Indian Ocean Ceremony held last week at the Swissotel Grand, Shanghai.